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Sample Itinerary:
DAY
I
Arrive on board the Mermaid
at approx 11.30 am. You will be w elcomed
aboard with a refreshing cool drink and cold towels.
After a boat orientation and safety briefing, the
Mermaid will leave Labuan Bajo at midday for the Komodo
National Park. En route Vovo will discuss with you the
itinerary for your dive cruise. Our first dive location
is the Mini wall on the island of Sabayor to carry out a
check out dive. The overnight anchorage will be in a
secluded and calm bay in the North of Komodo, where a
twilight dive can be made.
DAY
2 Full dive day
Your first
dive of the day will be made at Castle Rock. Castle Rock
is a sea mount with its pinnacle 5 metres below the
surface, dropping down to an area called the platform at
approx 32 metres. This site is alive with marine life;
it is possible to see eagle rays cruising by, large
shoals of jacks, giant travallies, and fusiliers. Sharks
are common on this site and the ocean is full of
overlapping clouds of fish. The coral here is in an
excellent condition. What a wonderful way to start the
day. Afterwards return to the Duyung for your well
earned breakfast.
After
appropriate surface intervals up to 3 more dives can be
made. Sites may include the Cauldron, Crystal Boomi,
Lighthouse and the Passage.
DAY
3 Full dive day
Having spent
the night anchored on the sheltered Cauldron mooring, we
will begin our diving day (currents permitting) on the
exciting and exhilarating dive site of Batu Balong, this
is truly “world-class” diving. Pristine coral, superb
fish life, large numbers of white tip reef sharks can be
seen along with large Napoleon wrasse. Generally the
visibility is excellent. On the way back to the Mermaid
we will spend sometime looking for manta’s (if found it
will be possible to snorkel with them).
Other dive
sites that may be dived today include Tatawa Kecil and
the Makassar manta feeding station.
DAY 4 Half day
diving
Two dives
will be made in the morning; Batu Balong is a favourite
location along with Castle Rock. During the afternoon a
shore excursion to Rinja island will be made, guests can
take a guided walk to explore the island and see the
iconic Komodo dragon along with many other animals, such
as buffalo, wild boar and deer.
DAY
5
Early
morning departure from the Komodo National Park and a
spectacular sunrise cruise back to Labuan Bajo. Arriving
around 8.30 am when a leisurely breakfast will be
served. After time for packing, transfers to the local
airport will be arranged.
N.B.
Whilst every effort will be made to adhere to this
itinerary it is subject to change without notice due to
sea and weather conditions, availability of safe
anchorage, government regulations and other factors
beyond the company's control. The cruise director and
captain of the Mermaid will adjust the program
accordingly in the best interest of all.
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